How far is Chicago, IL, from Tucson, AZ?
The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1437 miles / 2313 kilometers / 1249 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago (ORD) is 1712 miles / 2755 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 22 minutes.
Tucson International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Tucson to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1437.020 miles
- 2312.659 kilometers
- 1248.736 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1435.052 miles
- 2309.492 kilometers
- 1247.026 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Tucson to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tucson and Chicago?
The time difference between Tucson and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Tucson.
Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Tucson to Chicago generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |